Easter Surprises & Stuff

RAIN, RAIN, RAIN
I love the rain because it makes everything grow!  And besides, you all know how I love thunderstorms.

This week and last week, Suzanne & I have been busy shopping in search of Easter stuff for Matt & Tori.  Suzanne bought these two HUGE, over-sized plastic Easter Eggs and in each egg were two smaller eggs, six eggs in all.  They all had to be filled.  The smallest egg was filled with chocolate bunnies & eggs.  You have to get a little candy ya know.  The other two eggs were filled with things like books, bible covers, recipe boxes and just  stuff that the kids would like.  Each egg was personalized with gifts for Matt and gifts for Tori and of course Matt got the blue eggs and Tori's were pink, her favorite color.  It's always fun shopping for surprises for the grandchildren even if they are 24 years old.

Brian and Doug came by and picked up all of our aluminum cans and Jimmy was very glad to have them gone and out of his way.  If this rain will just stop for a few days, Brian can take the rototiller to get his ground ready for his garden and at the same time haul our old water heater to the city dump.

Just one more week and Zac & Jen will say their I do's.   Next Saturday is their big day and we're all very excited for them.   I can't wait to see Jen in her beautiful wedding dress and don't tell anyone, but I've already seen Zac in his tux.  He's such a good looking grandson and he looks just like his dad Garry.

Jimmy & I have had a very busy three weeks and haven't been home much.  Our cats missed us but we're making up for lost time today.  We're getting our bikes ready and they're raring to go somewhere.  I can't wait!  We didn't go on any trips last year and we're excited about heading out again this year to parts unknown.  Come see the U.S. A. with us, it'll be fun.

Buffalo Hollow Fishing Contest Winners & family news

The Buffalo Hollow Fishing Contest was held Saturday, June 16 and below are the only contestants and our three winners.
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FIRST PLACE WINNER

with the biggest Bass

Thalia

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SECOND PLACE WINNER

Sharon

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THIRD PLACE WINNER

with this little baby largemouth bass

Scott

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Honorable mention goes to Suzanne & Ray

who showed up a day late,

Sunday to be exact.

And who caught absolutely nothing,

and after an exhausting time of 10 minutes in the hot sun,

they went home.

First & Second Place Winners were treated to a carmel dipped ice cream cone.

Third Place Winner received a ribbing for catching such a small fish,

and had to pay for the cones.

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FAMILY NEWS

We still haven't had any rain to speak of...two five minute showers a couple of days ago. Things are really looking dry around town. Some folks were fortunate enough to get a little more rain than others and I'm sure that all the plants & trees are grateful for what little rain they got.

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I'm hoping that Motherkitty is feeling better by now and today Brian told me that Reva has Pneumonia in one of her lungs and was given a shot and some antibiotics. I know that Reva hasn't been feeling well, and has had some trouble breathing lately and I'm glad that she is receiving some good medical care. Get well soon Reva.

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Zac's dad is having surgery on Friday and we wish him well, and hope that he has a speedy recovery.

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I think I am allergic to my computer room; for the last couple of days I get all congested and you would think, to hear me that I am suffering from a bad, bad summer cold. I actually thought that I might have caught something from all the little germy children I have been around lately, but just as soon as I go into my bedroom I get better. It's probably time to dust my computer room, don't you think? I probably have a bad case of dust bunnie-itis.

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On a sad note...Jimmy's brother Butch has lost his dog Bailey. Bailey was a cute little black toy poodle who died within an hour from an apparent heart attack on Father's Day. Bailey was 12 years old and he will be missed by everyone in the family, as he was a very affectionate little doggy who never met a stranger. Bailey has gone to join our little princess PJ in doggy heaven.

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Sharon's little dog Rafael was attacked by a pack of dogs sometime late Sunday night and was found lying on their deck unable to move on Monday morning, with many puncture wounds in its little body. We are all praying for a safe and speedy recovery for Rafael. On the same night, Brian & Reva's little cat SIMBA suffered a broken leg. Both incidents may be related to the same pack of dogs and the dog catcher should be notified because this is not the first time this pack has attacked. Rusty almost died and had to have extensive surgery & hospitalization to save its life a few months ago. Brian & Sharon both witnessed the attack on Rusty, in their own yard. If not reported...next time it could be a child or an adult who gets attacked!

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Today was a pleasant day, weather wise, so Jimmy & I decided to go visit Rachel but she wasn't home. She was out gallivanting with her Sunday School Class, "Expounding from the Pulpit," and having all kinds of fun, hehehe. Rachel's yard looked lovely and green as she received a FULL DAY, of steady rain. Standing behind the pulpit is apparently paying off for Rachel...hmmm.